Aryan
Aryan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Noble, honorable, or high-born.
Origin and history
Aryan is a name derived from Sanskrit, traditionally meaning noble or honorable. In the United States, it gained usage both as an Indo-Iranian cultural name and as a contemporary given name, though it carries complex modern historical associations in Western contexts. SSA records show consistent male usage in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
8,106 babies in the United States have been named Aryan since 1880. It ranks #1347 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #766.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.4 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- NY (10.6 %)
- NJ (9.7 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 71 |
| 1990-2000 | 254 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,594 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,347 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,835 |
Famous people named Aryan
- Aryan Simhadri: Actor
Fun facts
- The term originates from the ancient Sanskrit word 'ārya', used historically as a self-designation and title of respect.
- While widely used as a traditional given name in South Asia, its modern usage in Western countries is often noted for its distinct historical associations.